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What is a Cervical (neck) or Lumbar (lower back) Discography? A discogram is a diagnostic test performed to determine the location or source of our pain pain. How is this procedure done? Utah Spine Care uses fluoroscopy (live x-ray guidance) for all Discography Procedures The patient will lie on a procedure bed on his or […]

What is the Sacroiliac Joint? The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, is a joint in the lower back where the spine connects to the hips and pelvis. You have SI joints on both the left and right side of your hips. These joints help control your hip area when you move. What is Sacroiliac […]

What is a Facet Joint? Facet joints are on the left and right side of the spine, these joints act as a connection point for the neighboring vertebrae. Facet joints, are approximately the size of your fingernail, A smooth connective tissue, called cartilage, covers the bone surfaces inside each facet joint. These connections help […]

What is a Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS)? Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an advanced therapy for certain types of chronic pain. A spinal stimulator device is only used for the treatment of spinal pain that has been unresponsive to surgical and/or non-surgical treatment. This device stimulates nerves with tiny electrical impulses through small electrical […]

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Douglas Shepherd

Dr. Shepherd is a graduate of Weber State University and graduated medical school from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He chose this specialty because of the focus on nonsurgical musculoskeletal care. He enjoys empowering his patients by educating them...

Kurt Bangerter

Dr. Kurt Bangerter is a native of Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah, then completed medical school at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and National Board of Medical Examiners....

Dennis Winters

Dennis D. Winters, M.D., is a Board Certified neurosurgeon. After obtaining a B.S. in Pharmacy at the Medical College of Virginia, he worked as a Pharmacist until 1993. He attended Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia and completed his neurosurgical training at the...